Arcane Guarding
Arcane Guarding
Notable Passive Skill
60% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Shield
+8% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield [1]
+8% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield [1]
Arcane Guarding is a notable passive skill that grants increased energy shield from a equipped shield, and increased spell damage if the character has blocked recently. It also grants increased spell damage and additional chance to block spell damage while holding a shield.
Location
The Arcane Guarding cluster is in the Witch section and contains four shield and spell damage related passives: Shield Spell Damage, Shield Spell Damage, Block Recovery, and Energy Shield, and two Shield Spell Damage and Spell Block passives. The cluster shares an Intelligence node connection with the Fire Walker / Frost Walker / Lightning Walker wheel. Cruel Preparation and Unnatural Calm are nearby.
Anointment
Blight anointment to unlock the passive:
| Oil #1 | Oil #2 | Oil #3 | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Clear Oil |  Teal Oil |  Black Oil | Arcane Guarding | 60% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Shield +8% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield |
Version history
| Version | Changes |
|---|---|
| 3.6.0 |
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